The Comparative Analysis :
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi (08 - 10) vs. Suzuki Swift 5-door 1.2 AWD (13 - 17)
€ 11,600

€ 15,800

€ 11,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same height, but the Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi is 6.7 inches longer and 2 inches wider.
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Suzuki Swift 1.2
60.4
68.7
78.6
60.4
66.7
76.8
68.7 in
Width
66.7 in
78.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.8 in
60.4 in
Height
60.4 in
101.9
158.3
95.7
151.6
158.3 in
Length
151.6 in
101.9 in
Wheelbase
95.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Suzuki Swift 1.2
2568 lb
Curb Weight
2447 lb
3472 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3439 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
4.71 %

General
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Suzuki Swift 1.2
SD
Generation
FZ/NZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Suzuki Swift 1.2
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
K12B
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
85 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
93 hp
at 6000 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
85 hp
93 hp
Suzuki Swift 1.2
148 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
87 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
148 lb‑ft
87 lb‑ft
Suzuki Swift 1.2
Performance
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Suzuki Swift 1.2
104 mph
Maximum Speed
103 mph
13 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
594 ft
0.000 sec

Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec

Suzuki Swift 1.2
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30.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.31 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
30.21 lb/hp
26.31 lb/hp
Suzuki Swift 1.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Suzuki Swift 1.2
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
51 mpg
43 mpg
Suzuki Swift 1.2
44 mpg
city
36 mpg
56 mpg
highway
48 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
675 mi
Range
452 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
675 mi
452 mi
Suzuki Swift 1.2
Environmental Impact
94.6 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
104.1 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
94.6 kWh
104.1 kWh
Suzuki Swift 1.2
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Suzuki Swift 1.2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.9 cu ft






34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.5 cu ft